Matthew 23:4
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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2Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:Select Matthew 23:2
3All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.Select Matthew 23:3
4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.Select Matthew 23:4
5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,Select Matthew 23:5
6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,Select Matthew 23:6
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WEB
23:4 For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.
ASV
23:4 Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
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